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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 444
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 184.85 Crore
More than 14 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 1.91 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 184.85 Crore  today. More than 14 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.91 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.36 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403851
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2nd Dose
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10002224
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Precaution Dose
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4490454
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18413493
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2nd Dose
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17514760
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Precaution Dose
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6928335
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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19147026
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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57381649
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2nd Dose
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38690955
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554802896
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2nd Dose
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467621398
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202782246
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2nd Dose
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185722906
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126762842
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2nd Dose
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115680814
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Precaution Dose
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12189358
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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989694003
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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835233057
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Precaution Dose
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23608147
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Total
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1848535207
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 4th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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40
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2nd Dose
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570
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Precaution Dose
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7293
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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54
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2nd Dose
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966
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Precaution Dose
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12592
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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501539
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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46951
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2nd Dose
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138159
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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41771
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2nd Dose
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378845
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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6383
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2nd Dose
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83891
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4776
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2nd Dose
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52270
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Precaution Dose
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145936
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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601514
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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654701
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Precaution Dose
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165821
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Total
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1422036
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Education
National Education Policy, 2020 provides for setting up a Gender Inclusion Fund  especially for girls and transgender students to provide them equitable quality education
The National Education Policy , 2020 focuses on ‘Equitable and Inclusive Education’ which reverberates the idea that no child should be left behind in terms of educational opportunity because of their background and socio-cultural identities. It has taken into account the concerns of the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups  which includes female and transgender individuals. In addition, NEP prescribes to approach gender as a cross-cutting priority to achieve gender equality in education with the partnership of states and local community organizations.
National Education Policy, 2020 provides for setting up a Gender Inclusion Fund  especially for girls and transgender students to build the nation’s capacity to provide equitable quality education for all girls as well as transgender students. The objectives of NEP for equitable and quality education for girl children are being met through specific provisions under Samagra Shiksha 2.0 by allocating dedicated resources for Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups . Under Samagra Shiksha, various interventions have been targeted for providing quality education to girls, which include opening of schools in the neighbourhood to make access easier for girls, free uniform and text-books to girls up to class VIII, additional teachers and residential quarters for teachers in remote/hilly areas, appointment of additional teachers including women teachers, stipend to CWSN girls from class I to class XII, separate toilets for girls, teachers' sensitization programmes to promote girls participation, gender-sensitive teaching-learning materials including text books etc.
In addition, to reduce gender gaps at all levels of school education, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas , which are residential schools from class VI to XII for girls belonging to disadvantaged groups such as SC, ST, OBC, Minority and Below Poverty Line , are sanctioned in Educationally Backward Blocks. As on 30.06.2023, a total of 5639 KGBVs have been sanctioned in the country with the enrolment of 6.88 lakh girls. The task of up-gradation of the KGBVs was started in the year 2018-19 and till the year 2022-23, a total of 357 KGBVs have been approved for up-gradation to Type-II  and 2010 KGBVs have been approved for up-gradation to Type-III .
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister honoured with the highest civilian award of Papua New Guinea
In a special ceremony at the Government House, H.E. Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea  conferred Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu . This is the highest civilian award of PNG and recipients of the award are titled "Chief".
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's proposal for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV  Modules' for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt  scale in high efficiency solar PV modules with an outlay of Rs.4,500 crore.
Solar capacity addition presently depends largely upon imported solar PV cells and modules as the domestic manufacturing industry has limited operational capacities of solar PV cells and modules. The National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules will reduce import dependence in a strategic sector like electricity. It will also support the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent competitive bidding process. PLI will be disbursed for 5 years post commissioning of solar PV manufacturing plants, on sales of high efficiency solar PV modules. Manufacturers will be rewarded for higher efficiencies of solar PV modules and also for sourcing their material from the domestic market. Thus, the PLI amount will increase with increased module efficiency and increased local value addition.
The outcomes/ benefits expected from the scheme are as follows:
- Additional 10,000 MW capacity of integrated solar PV manufacturing plants,
- Direct investment of around Rs.17,200 crore in solar PV manufacturingprojects
- Demand of Rs.17,500 crore over 5 years for 'Balance of Materials',
- Direct employment of about 30,000 and Indirect employment of about1,20,000 persons,
- Import substitution of around Rs.17,500 crore every year, and
- Impetus to Research & Development to achieve higher efficiency in solar PV modules.
Prime Minister's Office
The launch of Vehicle Scrappage Policy today is a significant milestone in India’s development journey: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the launch of Vehicle Scrappage Policy today is a significant milestone in India’s development journey.
In a series of tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"The launch of Vehicle Scrappage Policy today is a significant milestone in India’s development journey. The Investor Summit in Gujarat for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure opens a new range of possibilities. I would request our youth & start-ups to join this programme.
Vehicle scrapping will help phase out unfit & polluting vehicles in an environment friendly manner. Our aim is to create a viable #circulareconomy & bring value for all stakeholders while being environmentally responsible."
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog Discusses Challenges and Opportunities in Assistive Devices Industry
NITI Aayog deliberated upon emerging opportunities in technological innovations, product development in assistive devices industry and policy interventions in the country.
The existing state of affairs pertaining to disability, assistive technology, allied industry and emerging opportunities in India was discussed. Broad areas of discussion included regulatory control and capacity building in the sector; incentivisation for the private players to invest in the industry; formulation of a concrete set-up involving the government, private industries, innovation centres like the IITs and the NGOs in order to transform the present reality; building and encouraging entrepreneurship; an economically viable model inclusive of affordability, adaptability, functionality and productivity; and strengthening indigenous R&D and promoting mass manufacturing of assistive devices technology in India.
Representatives from WHO, ICRC, World Bank, CII, PHDCC, ASSOCHAM, ALIMCO, Microsoft, IIT and others actively participated in the discussion and threw light on aspects pertaining to the empowerment of the disabled via creation of suitable and sustainable opportunities coupled with assurance of better regulatory framework centred on affordability and accessibility.
The meeting emphasized and concurred upon the much needed ice-breaker in the form of a conference on assistive devices industry, which will be the launchpad for future collaborations in the sector of assistive technology in India.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
The Activities of Field Offices Under Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Under Special Campaing 2.0
During the Special Campaign 2.0, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has undertaken cleanliness drive in 263 sites at all subordinate/attached offices, autonomous bodies and all field units in all states  of India. The various activities covered are cleaning up exercises both within and outsides office premises, removal of scrap, disposal of all old and redundant files, clearing of weeds and undergrowth in the outfields, planting of trees and plants within the office premises.
During this campaign all the field units, in remotest parts of the country, have participated with great enthusiasm and also involved local people n the campaign to spread the message of cleanliness all over the country. The number of cleanliness campaigns have already exceeded the target and still going on in full swing.
During this campaign, Directorate of Sugarcane Development Lucknow also visited the Primary School, Bakshi ka Talab Block, Bhikhapur, Lucknow and the importance of cleanliness such as brushing of teeth, washing of hand, wearing of neat and clean clothes, etc. was shared with students. National Horticulture Board, Gurgaon has generated revenue of Rs. 49500/- by disposing scrap material and also freed & create an additional workable area of 3883 Sq ft. A total of 11602 sq ft. of space is created and an amount of Rs.96650 has been collected by sales of scraps so far.
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Ministry of Defence
Swarnim Vijay Mashaal arrives at Mumbai
Received by CM Uddhav Thackeray at Gateway of India
Mumbai, 1 September 2021
- Western Cardinal Victory Flame arrived in Mumbai on 01 Sep 21
- Chakra Awardees of 1971 war felicitated by the Chief Minister
- Flypast by IAF aircraft and Joint services band concert at Gateway of India
- The Victory Flame will be taken to homes of war heroes and remain in Mumbai till 09 Sep 21
India is celebrating ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ in remembrance of 50 years of strategic victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war, which resulted in the creation of a new nation; ‘Bangladesh’. A Victory flame symbolizing India’s victory, was lit at Delhi on 16 Dec 2020 by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister, is travelling in four cardinal directions across the country.
The Western sector Victory Flame, also known as ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’, arrived in Mumbai today and was received by Shri Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Gateway of India. A grand reception for the Victory Flame was organised at Gateway of India under the aegis of Headquarters, Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa Area. Prominent Military Dignitaries from the three services and other Civil Dignitaries were also present for the occasion. The Chief Minister felicitated Chakra awardees of 1971 operations during the ceremony. The celebrations were highlighted by a fly past by the IAF aircraft and band concert by Joint Services band.
The Victory flame will be stationed till 09 Sep 2021 in Mumbai before its departure for Panaji, Goa. During this period the Indian Armed Forces will organise various ceremonial and cultural events. The Victory flame, along with representatives of Headquarters Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa Area, will also be taken to the houses of 1971 war awardees and those who made the supreme sacrifice to pay tribute for their valiant service to the nation.PIB Mumbai-DL/DR
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President's Secretariat
King of Bhutan calls on the President
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, along with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Prince of Bhutan called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming the King and Queen to India, the President said that it is a privilege to welcome the King on the anniversary of his Coronation Day. He also thanked them for bringing the Royal Prince on his maiden visit to India.
The President complimented the King of Bhutan on the successful completion of the first decade of his reign and his vision for a stable, happy and prosperous Bhutan. He stated that India is delighted to see the rapid progress made in Bhutan while simultaneously preserving its very special culture as well as protecting the environment. India has been happy to share its knowledge, experience and resources with Bhutan. Our development cooperation has been guided by the priorities set by the Government and people of Bhutan.
The President said that India and Bhutan share exemplary bilateral relations. Our relations are unique and special. Our bilateral ties are based on utmost trust and understanding. We should do everything to make it a model of bilateral cooperation, which will be noted by others in the neighbourhood.
The President said that security concerns of India and Bhutan are indivisible and mutual. He conveyed deep appreciation for the King of Bhutan’s personal involvement and guidance and the support provided by Bhutan in addressing the recent situation in the Doklam area. He added that the manner in which both India and Bhutan stood together to address the situation in the Doklam area is a clear testimony to our friendship.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Ministry provides financial assistance to Indian Swimmers Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj, Maana Patel and Kenisha Gupta for upcoming meets
Indian Swimmers have been approved financial support for participation in various competitions this year via the Union Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme  and the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition  scheme. The assistance, after approval from the Mission Olympic Cell , has been forwarded to Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj, Maana Patel and Kenisha Gupta. While Sajan and Srihari are currently a part of the TOPS Core group, Maana and Kenisha are from the TOPS Development Group.
Sajan, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, has been cleared an amount of Rs 15.1 Lakh , towards expenditure on training as well as participation in multiple competitions and training camps.
He will compete in the Danish Open, Denmark, in the middle of April, before taking part in three Mare Nostrum events across Monaco, Barcelona and Canet in May. Sajan will then take part in a High-Altitude training camp at the Sierra Nevada training centre in Spain between June and July.
“We are focused towards achieving big at the Big Two meets. We have some qualifying meets in April, May and June before the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. These meets will act as preparatory competitions for us to know where we stand to peak at the right time,” Sajan told Sports Authority of India from his training base in Dubai.
Srihari Nataraj, who also competed in Tokyo 2020, has been approved an assistance of Rs 22.02 Lakh towards expenditure on domestic training and participation towards multiple competitions. The financial support also includes expenses for his personal coach and physiotherapist. Srihari will take part in the French Open Swimming Championships, starting March 31 and Mare Nostrum, scheduled for May 18 to 23.
Tokyo Olympian Maana Patel and youngster Kenisha Gupta, meanwhile, have been sanctioned Rs 3.89 Lakh each for their participation in the French Open Swimming Championships, which also acts as a qualification event for the Swimming World Championships in Budapest in June.
Speaking on the assistance provided by the Central Government, Sajan mentioned, “This is a big support and now, an opportunity that will help us to match the world standard. I’m also very proud to see Maana, Srihari, Kenisha and others being consistent in their field and looking hungry to achieve more.”
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
M/o Tribal Affairs and Goa Government To Jointly Launch Shramshakti Digital Data Solution Tomorrow For Migrant Workers And Tribal Migrant Cell
In a move that would effectively help in the smooth formulation of State and National level programs for migrant workers, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs  is launching ShramShakti, a National Migration Support Portaland Shram-Saathi, a training manual for migrant workers tomorrow at Goa.
To facilitate and support approximately 4 lacs migrants who come from different States to Goa, Chief Minister of Goa will also launch dedicated Migration cell in Goa. MoTA has also sanctioned Tribal research Institute, Tribal Museum, VanDhanKendras and Tribal LokUtsav in Goa.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 79.74 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.34 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs with 33 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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79,74,26,335
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PIPELINE
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33,00,000
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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5,34,54,640
More than 79.74crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, 33Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than5.34Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Rural Development
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission targeted intervention for mainstreaming gender within program with goal to strengthen voice, choice and agency of women: Shri Charanjit Singh
Two basic principles of DAY-NRLM program are social empowerment and economic empowerment of rural poor women: Smt Smriti Sharan
The Ministry of Rural Development and IWWAGE jointly organized a two-day Consultative Workshop on Gender Resource Centre in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Shri Charanjit Singh Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development mentioned that since 2016, DAY NRLM has targeted intervention for mainstreaming gender within the program with the goal to strengthen the voice, choice and agency of women. To respond to the issues of gender specific entitlements and rights, a need was felt for establishing a structure like Gender Resource Centre to find resolution for a varied range of complex cases that demand inter linkages with other departments.
Setting the context for the workshop, Smt. Smriti Sharan, Joint Secretary, shared that the DAY-NRLM has initiated a silent revolution in the country and that its transformative approach is premised on the principles of creating women led and women owned institutions. She shared the two basic principles of the DAY-NRLM program are social empowerment and economic empowerment of the rural poor women. Joint Secretary further stated that the establishment of GRC has been a landmark achievement for the program reaffirming DAY-NRLMs commitment to the mandate of women empowerment. Ms. Sharon Buteau, Executive Director of LEAD at Krea University underscored the importance of evidence generation in identifying key elements for interventions.
A total of 75 participants from 15 states along with CSO partners and gender experts participated in the workshop. The deliberations in the workshop highlighted the major components for strengthening Gender Resource Centre through a participatory group work. The enriching experiences from the participating State viz. Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Nagaland, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Kerala, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Tripura re-emphasizes the efforts that are required for strengthening the Gender Resource Centre in the country.
The closing remarks by Joint Secretary, Smt Smriti Sharan, laid out that the discussions have helped us reflect on the present scope of the GRC and ambit of work that lay in front of us. She also added that if GRCs are envisioned as the apex body of the community institutions at the Block level, then its role should also be of higher order. She also laid emphasis on the fact that it is much larger than just addressing cases- it is about combatting gender inequality through a holistic approach.
Ministry of Steel
Chintan Shivir concludes with ISPATI IRADA to make India a Vibrant and Competitive Steel Sector
Chintan Shivir organized by Ministry of Steel on the theme -Towards a Vibrant, Efficient and Globally Competitive Indian Steel sector concluded here today. The purpose of the event was to bring all stakeholders together to deliberate on a roadmap for making Indian Steel Sector more vibrant, efficient and globally competitive. Minister of state for Parliamentary Affairs and Heavy Industries & Public enterprises Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal was the guest of honour on the occasion.
In his address Shri Meghwal said, that steel being a core sector has to play an important role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of $5 Trillion economy . He further stated that quality of steel determines the quality of products of all major sectors consuming steel as raw material, especially heavy engineering goods.To manufacture highest quality of heavy engineering products, highest quality of Steel is required.Thus growth of Indian Steel industry in terms of quality, efficiency and production capabilities is critical for the growth of Heavy Industries,he added.
Speaking on the occasion the Minister of State for Steel Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste said that we are committed to facilitate production capacity augmentation, enhance steel consumption and technology infusion in steel sector. The minister also said that we all must work with ISPATI IRADA to take steel sector to new heights and contribute to the Prime Minister’s vision.